Revolut takes off into travel
The fintech’s acquisition of AI startup Swifty signals its expansion from finance to full-service travel experiences
Revolut has acquired AI-powered travel agent startup Swifty to integrate its conversational booking technology into Revolut’s loyalty and lifestyle offerings. The move strengthens Revolut’s position at the intersection of finance, AI, and travel — and signals its ambition to evolve from a banking app into a full-service lifestyle platform.
Key takeaways
- AI-driven travel booking: Swifty’s autonomous travel agent can manage the full booking process — flights, hotels, payments, and invoices — via simple conversation.
- Strategic integration: Swifty’s technology and team will enhance Revolut’s loyalty and lifestyle services for its 65 million global users.
- Broader lifestyle positioning: The acquisition supports Revolut’s shift beyond finance, combining smart money management with lifestyle convenience.
- Talent and expertise gain: Swifty co-founders Stanislav Bondarenko and Tomasz Przedmojski join Revolut to accelerate AI-driven personalization.
- Customer experience focus: Revolut aims to deliver a seamless blend of financial guidance and automated lifestyle services.
- Global scaling opportunity: The partnership allows Swifty’s technology to reach Revolut’s massive user base, extending its vision to a global audience.
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